Elements of Plot Vocab Review

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Antagonist

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Person/thing creating a problem in the story.

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Setting

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Where and when a story takes place.

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Characterization

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Methods an author uses to help the reader get to know a character.

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Conflict

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Problem in the story.

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Protagonist

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Main character of the story.

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Theme

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Big message or underlying idea of the story.

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Plot

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Sequence of events that make up a story.

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Climax

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The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story.

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Resolution

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The part of the story where the conflict is resolved.

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Foreshadowing

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Hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.